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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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